GARY NEVILLE
Former Manchester United and England right back Gary Neville yesterday launched his biography entitled ‘Red’ in Malta, at The Agenda Bookshop at The Point, Sliema.No player has been more synonymous with the glory years of Manchester United Football Club over the past two decades than Neville. He was captain of the side for five years.
An Old Trafford regular since he attended his first match at the age of six, captain of the brilliant 1992 FA Youth Cup-winning team that became known as ‘Fergie’s Fledglings’, outspoken representative of MUFC, Neville is the ultimate one-club man.
On the launch he spoke of an amazing career, which he now describes in this captivating book.
Authoritative, insightful, fearless and never less than 100% honest, no-one has better credentials for documenting the story of United under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Replying to some questions from the press, Neville said that Saturday’s 6-1 drubbing against City rivals Manchester City will not convince Sir Alex Ferguson to retire. He said: “Instead, I firmly believe it will instigate him to do his best to turn everything over and go on to win the title.”
He also said that a recent proposal to have relegation scrapped from the Premier League will never happen. “It has been part and parcel of the game in Britain for so many years. I cannot see it being changed now or in future,” he added.
Neville also said that Manchester City had all the credentials to challenge seriously for the title. He added: “They have some fantastic players among their ranks. They are a club in ascendancy, but like them, I also believe that United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea will also be challengers.”
Asked what he believed will happen at Old Trafford when Ferguson decides to call it a day, Neville said: “I honestly don’t know. No one knows. I do not think he will be quitting quickly. It is a big challenge for him, especially after last Saturday’s result.”
At the end, he said he hoped everyone, not just Man United fans, will enjoy reading his book, adding that he was very happy to be launching it in Malta, which he feels is his second home.
